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A total of thirty-five Rwandan students graduate with Master’s degrees from Oklahoma Christian University in Kigali on Saturday, May 24.
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FEATURED: 35 Rwandans graduate from Oklahoma Christian University, urged to serve communities

Sunday, May 25, 2025
A chili farm in Muvumba valley in Nyagatare District. Currently, chili farming in the Kagitumba swamp covers just seven hectares. However, with government and private sector support, the cooperative plans to expand production to 100 hectares in the coming years. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Nyagatare: Chili farmers seek subsidies to scale up production

Sunday, May 25, 2025
PSD new leaders in Kigali and provinces.
Politics

PSD elects new committees at provincial level

Sunday, May 25, 2025
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FEATURED: SKOL’s ‘Virunga Silver’ steals spotlight as new hangout spot opens in Kigali

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Ozonnia Ojielo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda and Benjamin Mutimura, CEO of I&M Bank Rwanda sign the agreement on Friday, May 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
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FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda, UN sign deal to finance universal health coverage

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Delegates during the 2025 Australia-Africa Universities Network (AAUN) Forum held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education” in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

A sneak peek into University of Rwanda’s AI projects

Sunday, May 25, 2025
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Rwanda

Over 500 Mozambican troops trained by Rwandan instructors conclude advanced infantry course

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Reverend Nathan Chiroma, the Principal of Africa College of Theology, during his preaching at National Prayer Breakfast
Religion

Religious extremism: When does faith turn into cult?

Saturday, May 24, 2025
A community outreach activity was held in the affected village, where residents joined local leaders in repairing damaged roofs. Eight homes were repaired and materials for 15 additional houses were distributed
Environment

Ngoma: Authorities emphasize need for disaster preparedness

Saturday, May 24, 2025
First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarded 123 top-performing girls from primary, secondary, and advanced levels during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Girls' Education Promotion Campaign in Kigali on May 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Education

First Lady Jeannette Kagame awards over 100 best-performing school girls

Saturday, May 24, 2025
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BK’s Strong Start in 2025: A Profitable Quarter Focused on Business and Community Growth

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Bishop Jean-Marie Vianney Twagirayezu of Kibungo Diocese led the mass to commemorate the event at Kibungo Cathedral in Ngoma District on May 23. Photo courtesy.
Kwibuka

Ibuka holds mass to honour over 15,000 families wiped out in 1994 Genocide

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Illustration of a nuclear power plant. The University of Rwanda is set to introduce a bachelor's degree in nuclear science and technology. Photo Courtesy
Energy

Five things to know about Rwanda’s efforts to train nuclear scientists

Saturday, May 24, 2025
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Religion

False preachers: How to spot deception at the pulpit

Saturday, May 24, 2025
African officials gathered for a group photo during the 11th African Union Commission on International Law Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from Thursday to Friday.Photo Courtesy
International

Experts say Africa-China cooperation could reduce tariff risk

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) forum members participated in the parliamentary session held in Kigali on May 21.
Technology

Commonwealth MPs highlight need for AI preparedness in parliaments

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Cross-border traders at La Petite Barriere, the border between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District. File photo
Health

12 African countries agree to intensify cross-border collaborations to tackle disease outbreaks

Saturday, May 24, 2025
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Africa

Former Congolese President Kabila blasts ‘demagogue’ Tshisekedi regime’s lies, populism

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Nturo village slowly rebuilding after 300 homes of Tutsi residents were burned to the ground by FDLR in October 2023.
Africa

Reckoning with Genocide ideology in the Great Lakes region: Deconstructing history, confronting the present, building peace

Saturday, May 24, 2025
MP Veneranda Uwamariya speaks during the commemoration event for the Genocide against the Tutsi, at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare in Huye District, on Friday, May 23. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Lawmaker issues call to extradite Rwandan medics accused of Genocide

Friday, May 23, 2025